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Nicky Walker
Personal information
Full name Nicholas Thomas Walker[1]
Date of birth (1994-09-08) 8 September 1994 (age 29)
Place of birth Rotherham, England
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Gainsborough Trinity
Youth career
2011–2013 Rotherham United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Rotherham United 2 (0)
2013 → Barrow (loan) 4 (0)
2014 → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 0 (0)
2014–2015 → Grimsby Town (loan) 0 (0)
2015–2016 Boston United 15 (4)
2016–2017 Buxton
2017–2018 Shaw Lane
2018– Gainsborough Trinity 2 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:44, 3 June 2015 (UTC)

Nicholas Thomas "Nicky" Walker (born 8 September 1994) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a Winger for National League North side Gainsborough Trinity.

He has previously played for Rotherham United, Barrow, Wycombe Wanderers, Grimsby Town and Shaw Lane.

Career

Rotherham United

Walker started his career with Rotherham United, starting a two-year scholarship with the club in the summer of 2011.[2] He made his professional debut whilst still a youth player on 17 November 2012, in a 4–2 win over Cheltenham Town in League Two, replacing Courtney Cameron as a substitute.[3] Soon after, Walker was soon linked with many Championship clubs keen to sign him.[4]

At the 2012–13 season, Walker signed his first professional contract at the club.[5] Shortly after, Walker switched number shirt from thirty-two to twenty-nine.[6]

On 25 October 2013, Walker joined Conference North side Barrow a one-month loan deal.[7] Following his loan spell at Barrow came to an end, Walker contract with Rotherham United was extended for another season.[8]

On 31 July 2014, Walker joined League Two side Wycombe Wanderers on loan for three months, along with teammate Daniel Rowe.[9] However, Walker didn't start first team place at Wycombe Wanderers and stayed at the club until his loan came to an end.[10]

On 28 November 2014 it was announced that Walker had joined Conference Premier side Grimsby Town on loan until January 2015.[11]

Boston United

On 1 January 2015 after making no appearances on loan at Grimsby Town, he was released by Rotherham United,[12] he joined Conference North side Boston United on a free transfer.[13]

Gainsborough Trinity

On 28 February 2018 Walker signed for Gainsborough Trinity of the National League North.[14] He made his debut on 10 March, scoring a 94th-minute winner against Kidderminster Harriers.

Career statistics

As of match played on 4 January 2015.[15][16]
Season Club Division League Play-offs FA Cup League Cup Other Total Discipline
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Yellow card Red card
2012–13 Rotherham United League Two 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
2013–14 Barrow (loan) Conference North 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0
2013–14 Wycombe Wanderers (loan) League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014–15 Grimsby Town (loan) Conference Premier 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014–15 Boston United Conference North 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0
Career total 8 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 11 3 0 0

References

  1. ^ "Professional Retain List & Free Transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 3 June 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Youth Profile". Rotherham United F.C. Archived from the original on 16 March 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Rotherham 4-2 Cheltenham". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  4. ^ "A number of clubs are checking on Rotherham starlet Nicky Walker". Sky Sports. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Duo earn professional deals". Rotherham United F.C. 11 June 2013. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  6. ^ "2013/14 Squad numbers". Rotherham United F.C. 16 July 2013. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  7. ^ "Barrow AFC Set To Sign Teenage Rotherham Attacker". North West Evening Mail. 25 October 2013. Archived from the original on 28 November 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  8. ^ "Retained List Confirmed". Rotherham United F.C. 28 May 2014. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  9. ^ "Wycombe sign Danny Rowe & Nicky Walker from Rotherham". BBC Sport. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  10. ^ "Walker returns to Rotherham". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 3 November 2013. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  11. ^ "Grimsby Town sign Rotherham midfielder Nicky Walker". Grimsby Telegraph. 28 November 2014. Archived from the original on 2 December 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  12. ^ "Millers extend young keeper's contract". Rotherham United F.C. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  13. ^ "New signing Nicky Walker starts for Pilgrims". Lincolnshire Echo. 1 January 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  14. ^ http://gainsboroughtrinity.com/latest-gainsborough-trinity-news/walker-wings-way-to-trinity.html
  15. ^ Nicky Walker at Soccerbase
  16. ^ Nicky Walker at Soccerway

External links

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